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Peanut Butter And Fudge Brownies With Salted Peanuts Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lunasea / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Holy moley - this recipe features peanut-studded brownies, peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache...what better way to savor the PB-chocolate combo? This is a winner brownie and people love it! (Including moi.) Enjoy. (Recipe courtesy of the January 2007 Bon Appétit .)... More Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:30	Lunasea
	chocolate peanutbutter ganache saltedpeanuts

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Ingredients

Brownies:

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

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Frosting:

1 cup chunky peanut butter (do not use natural or old-fashioned)

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Ganache:

7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

Directions

For Brownies:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.

Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.

Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts.

Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes.

Place pan on rack; cool.

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For Frosting:

Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla.

Spread frosting over brownies.

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For Ganache:

Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth.

Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours.

*NOTE: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

*NOTE 2: Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.

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Comments

henrie 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Wow, how delish is this one, fabulous post. Can't wait to make this treat, it's to die for. Wish I had a piece right now. Thanks for sharing this tasty treat with us.

ahmed1 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Oh my God...This is saved for the weekend.Thanks for sharing.

chacha 1 year, 9 months ago said:
This recipe is a true winner!!! I can't believe how absolutely delicious these look. I can't believe how much I'm wanting to make them LOL Yummmmmmm... I can taste them already. A 5 fork from me :)

bakermel 1 year, 9 months ago said:
These are the best brownies I've made for a long time!!! :) Yummmmmm!!!! :) Thanks a lot for sharing your awesome recipe, Vickie! :)

~Melinda

annieamie 1 year, 9 months ago said:
What a great recipe! I make brownies all the time and have yet to make one like your recipe! I will definitely try this and soon! Maybe tonight! Thank youuuuuu.

berry 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Vicky... I did not see this recipe before... wonderful, thanks for share it! I will try it soon... :-)

wilz 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Nothing beats a good brownie!!! ;)

auntiedeb 1 year, 6 months ago said:
CAN'T WAIT TI TRY. NOTHINGS BETTER THEN PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE.

jo_jo_ba 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Oh yes! Saved and will be made ASAP!

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